baked dijon chicken
This is a perfect meal for those nights where time is of the essence. Team this up with some mashed potatoes and veggies and you're set! If you'd rather not use milk/dairy, you can make an overnight 'brine' using water, lemon juice, salt, and Dijon. Soak all of the chicken the night before. This will result is really juicy and flavorful.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Sometimes it is difficult to keep chicken from drying out too much when baking... Well, no need to worry about that with this Dijon chicken! Breaded chicken gets a facelift in this easy recipe. The milk and Dijon mustard combination adds flavor and helps to seal in the moisture. When baked, the chicken is tender and the Parmesan bread crumb crust is crunchy. Serve with wild rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite roasted veggie for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients For baked dijon chicken
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1/4 cevaporated milk
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3 TbspDijon mustard
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1/2 cdry bread crumbs
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1/2 cParmesan cheese, grated
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2-4chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
How To Make baked dijon chicken
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1Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 13x9 inch rectangular pan with cooking spray.
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2Combine the evaporated milk and mustard in a shallow bowl.
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3Mix bread crumbs and cheese in another shallow bowl.
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4Dip chicken into the milk mixture on both sides.
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5Then dip in the crumb mixture.
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6Place into the prepared dish.
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7Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and the inside is no longer pink.
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